gitlab-protected-branches

Manage GitLab branch protection rules with configurable access levels and code owner approvals.

11|1|Updated Oct 31, 2022

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One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/Knuckles-Team/gitlab-api --skill gitlab-protected-branches

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gitlab-protected-branches
Source: https://github.com/Knuckles-Team/gitlab-api/tree/main/gitlab_api/skills/gitlab-protected-branches
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Knuckles-Team/gitlab-api --skill gitlab-protected-branches

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams enforce GitLab branch protection policies by managing protected branches to prevent unauthorized changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Retrieve protected branches using get_protected_branches for a project or a specific branch.
Protect a branch with protect_branch, including push_access_level, merge_access_level, unprotect_access_level, and code owner approvals.
Unprotect a branch with unprotect_branch when protection is no longer required.
Require code owner approvals for a branch with require_code_owner_approvals_single_branch to enforce policy.

Quick Start

Protect the main branch of a project by setting push_access_level to "maintainer", merge_access_level to "developer", and enabling code owner approvals.

Frequently Asked Questions about gitlab-protected-branches

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I protect a GitLab branch and require code owner approval?▼

Protect a GitLab branch by setting push_access_level, merge_access_level, and unprotect_access_level, then enforce code owner approval required to prevent unauthorized changes. Use protect_branch to apply these rules and require_code_owner_approvals_single_branch for policy enforcement.

Can I retrieve GitLab protected branches for a specific project?▼

Retrieve GitLab protected branches using get_protected_branches by supplying the project_id parameter, or query a specific branch to inspect its push_access_level, merge_access_level, and allowed_to_merge rules. This ensures visibility into branch protection configurations.

How do I remove branch protection in GitLab when it is no longer required?▼

Remove branch protection in GitLab by calling unprotect_branch with the project_id and branch parameters. This deletes the protection rules and allows standard access levels to push, merge, or unprotect the branch without requiring code owner approvals.

Does this GitLab branch protection tool support MCP workflows?▼

This tool supports MCP workflows by accepting a ctx parameter alongside project_id, branch, and access level configurations. It parameterizes branch protection tasks like retrieving, applying, or removing rules within automated DevOps pipelines.

Can I enforce different push and merge access levels on a protected branch?▼

Enforce different push and merge access levels on a protected branch by setting push_access_level to maintainer and merge_access_level to developer. Configure allowed_to_push, allowed_to_merge, and allow_force_push to parameterize access control over the GitLab project.

Why enforce GitLab branch protection policies for DevOps automation?▼

Enforce GitLab branch protection policies to prevent unauthorized changes during DevOps automation by applying protection rules across projects. This ensures parameterized control over access levels and code owner approvals for secure branch management.